APOLLO GX50/55 GPS Basic Operations

APOLLO GX50/55 GPS
Basic Operations
Introduction
This presentation is designed to introduce the basics of the
GX50/55 GPS
Focus will be placed on use of the GX50/55 for CAP
operations
This presentation is not designed to replace hands on
instruction or the owners manual
Always use your Quick Reference Guide for assistance
until you are proficient using this equipment
GX50/55 Simulator
The GX50/55 Deluxe simulator is available for download from the
Garmin website
http://www8.garmin.com/include/gxsimulator/SimulatorPopupGX.h
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You should use the simulator to gain proficiency before you get in the
airplane
Using the arrow keys on your keyboard you can fly the simulator
The up and down arrows control speed and the left right arrows control
direction
Be sure that you have the SAR function checked under the options
menu before you turn the simulator on
Apollo Models
Apollo GX50 – IFR enroute & approach certified
Apollo GX55 – IFR enroute only
Apollo GX60 – Same as 50 plus com radio
Apollo GX65 – Same as 55 plus com radio
Knobology
On / Off
Data Card
Slot
Soft (Smart) Keys
Hard Keys
Large (Outer) Knob
Small (Inner) Knob
Knobology
“Chapters” selected by the buttons and,
“Pages” viewed by scrolling with the large and
small knobs
Pre-flight actions
Power on – GPS self test
Database message
If the database is out of date the GPS is VFR
only
IFR output tests
A series of unit interfaces are tested
Hard Key Functions
INFO (Information) Key
NAV (Navigation) Key
Press to reach the NAV functions
Press twice to go to the HOME page
Supplemental information
about a waypoint. Press twice
to return to the previous page
SEL (Select) Key
NRST (Nearest) Key
Displays the closest
waypoints to your position
MAP Key
Starts the moving map
function
D> (Direct To) Key
Activates editing or selection of
options. Press a second time to
deactivate
Enter Key
Save key
Soft (Smart) Key Functions
Provide custom controls for specialized functions . They change
depending on the page you are on.
Knobs – large and small
The Outer (Large) knob changes pages or
cursor position
The Inner (Small) knob changes flashing items
or lists more data when there is a diamond on
the screen (unless in MAP mode)
Enter or Select?
Enter is used to accept what is on the screen.
Most times you only have to hit Enter once, two
times to enter a search pattern.
Select is used when you want to prompt the
GPS to accept a change in the data shown
Exceptions
In some cases there is nothing to change, so all you can
do is hit enter to accept it
Database Functions
Everything in the database
has a name: Ex: MGJ,
SWF, HUO (3 letter APT
identifiers no K)
The database has in it’s
memory; Airport, VOR’s,
NDB’s, INT’s, and USER
waypoints
If it is NOT in the database,
you can’t go there using the
GPS
Remember! You must
press the NAV Hard Key
then the DB Soft Key to
enter the database
Database Functions
You can navigate to any point on the map using the GPS…
But…….
If it is not already in the database, you have to enter it first
Think of it this way – If it does not have a name
- you can’t get there from here!
Database Functions
The waypoint database is divided into
five categories.
Airports
VOR’s
NDB’s
INT’s
USER waypoints
Database Functions
What’s not already in the Database?
Lat / Lon Coordinates
Points on a U.S. (CAP) Grid (299A1 etc.)
15 NM on the 150 deg Radial from UKW
The possible wreckage that you just spotted
Texas Motor Speedway
Adding Waypoints to the Database
You have to be in the NAV screen to add
anything to the database (except a SAR
1
mark)
2
Adding Waypoints to the Database
To enter a new waypoint you have to:
1, Be in the NAV screen
2, Press the DB (Database) soft key
4, Press Enter to accept that selection
3, Turn the Outer Knob to
the appropriate screen
Adding Waypoints to the Database
Now you have to give it a Name
You can call other types of waypoints anything you want. (AAB – 2B1 – SAR001
etc.)
CAP Grid waypoints must be named using the point on the grid that you are
navigating to (299A1, 302B4 etc.)
Create User Waypoint by Lat/Long
1, Press the NAV button
3, Turn Outer Knob to Create User
Waypoint by Lat / Lon
2, Press the DB soft key
4, Press Enter to accept
5, First cursor position will be flashing
turn Inner Knob to enter first digit
6, Turn Outer Knob to right to move cursor to the next
position – repeat previous step until you have
completed naming the waypoint and entered the Lat /
Lon. Press Enter to accept
Selecting a waypoint
Press NAV and DB or press
Direct To button
The waypoint type will flash
Turn the small knob to select
APT, VOR, NDB, INT, or USER
Selecting a waypoint
Turn the large knob to move
the flashing cursor
Press DIRECT TO and the
ENTER to fly to that waypoint
Turn the small knob
to change the
flashing character
Deleting a Waypoint
Press NAV
Press DB
Turn the Large Knob to “DELETE USER
WAYPOINT”
Press ENTER and the waypoint point
identifier will flash
Turn the Small Knob to find your waypoint
Press ENTER to delete
Modify a Waypoint
Press NAV
Press DB
Turn the Large Knob to “MODIFY USER
WAYPOINT”
Press ENTER and the waypoint point
identifier will flash
Turn the Small Knob to find your waypoint
Press ENTER to edit
Press ENTER again when done
Where am I?
The Ground Team calls and says “Where are you right now?”
3, You are Here!
Degrees, minutes, seconds or UTM coordinates
1, Press the NAV Button
2, Turn the Outer Knob until the GPS
Position screen appears
Nearest Function
Press the NRST Key to
see the nearest airport
Turn the outer Knob to see other types
of waypoints – VOR, NDB etc.
Turn the Inner Knob to see the next closest waypoint
Information Key
The INFO (Information) Key is an onboard facility
directory at the touch of a button
After pressing the INFO Key, turn the Inner Knob to
access multiple pages of information
WARNING – If you database is not current, you may be
getting bad info! Always Double Check!
Map Pages
Pressing the MAP Key brings you to the moving map screen
Map Pages
SAR Map
Full Screen Map
Split Screen Map
Map Setup Screen
Use the Outer Knob to move between screens
Note: The diamond means more
data on this page – turn Inner Knob
Map Pages
The Inner Knob changes map scale on these three
But it changes pages on this one (remember the diamond?)
Flight Plans
The GX50 will store up to 30 flight plans
with up to 20 legs each
The flight plan name can be up to 8
characters
You must enter a flight plan to use the
SAR Route Search functions
You must have a flight plan with a
destination airport to load IFR
approaches
Create Flight Plans
1, Press NAV
2, Press FPL
3, Turn Outer Knob Until you see Create A New Flight Plan
You are prompted to press SEL
4, Press SEL
Create Flight Plans
1, Name the Flight Plan
Turn Inner Knob to select first
letter
2, Turn Outer Knob to move to next position
Repeat until done
5, Press Select
3, Press Enter
4, Turn Small Knob to
insert waypoints
6, Press Enter to begin inserting waypoints
Create Flight Plans
Select start point using Inner and
Outer knobs
Hit Enter to load next waypoint
Repeat last steps
Press Enter when done
Your Flight Plan is now STORED in
the database and can be retrieved
at any time until it is deleted
Once you have your waypoints loaded
hit Select to accept the flight plan
Activate Flight Plans
1, Press NAV
2, Press FPL
5, Press Enter to activate
4, Press Select
3, Turn Outer Knob to the
desired flight plan
Flight plan is now active
Deleting Flight Plans
Press NAV and FPL
Scroll to the Flight Plan name you wish to
delete
Pre SEL and scroll to DELETE PLAN
Press ENTER